Celebrate Mandela Day with IOL New Zine Competition

With Nelson Mandela Day around the corner, IOL has announced the launch of a new Mandela Day Zine Competition. This is a call to action for all creatives looking to celebrate the legacy of Nelson Mandela.

Whether you're a high school learner or a college student, this is your chance to express what Mandela Day truly means to you.

What’s a “zine” anyway?

Zines are compact, independent publications, typically created using collage, illustration, photography, and text. They serve as powerful tools for personal reflection, activism, and storytelling, making them an ideal medium for a competition that seeks to honour the spirit of Mandela.

Who can take part?

 High school learners, University/college students, Young creatives across South Africa.

How to enter the competition:

Please submit your zine in either PDF or JPEG format to: competitions@iol.co.za

Competition details:

The competition opens on 14 July 2025 at 23:59, and the winner will be announced on 18 July 2025. Judging criteria will include:

• Creativity and originality
• Relevance to the theme
• Visual presentation
• Messaging and storytelling

What you could win:

• 1st Prize: R2,500 cash
• 2nd Prize: Loot.co.za voucher
• 3rd Prize: Ticket to a Glamour even

This Mandela Day, let your creativity be a force for change. Whether it’s through bold visuals, powerful words, or heartfelt storytelling, your zine could inspire others and pay tribute to the values Madiba stood for. This is your chance to be part of a movement that celebrates youth voices, artistic expression, and the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela.